Interview: Riccardo Longhi, Birel ART
27-year-old Riccardo Longhi has ambitions of becoming World and European Champion – as a Driver AND the Team Manager at Birel ART.
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RIP Alan Duff
The Australian Independent Dirt Kart Association lost one of its founding and life members on the weekend with the passing of Alan Duff.
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National Volunteer Week – Julie & Michael O’Brien
On day four of National Volunteering Week we celebrate not one, but two hard working volunteers – Julie and Michael O’Brien who have been volunteering in Victoria for 16 years.
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National Volunteer Week – Ian Watson
Karting Australia’s ‘Day Three’ National Volunteer holds many roles in South Australian karting, from Track Inspector and State President to First Aid Officer at his local club.
National Volunteer Week – Tracey Driscoll
Seeing kids have fun is what Tracey Driscoll says is the most reward thing about being a Karting Australia official in this, the second of KA’s National Volunteer Week profiles.
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RIP Paul Ardill
Former kart manufacturer, engine tuner and magazine publisher Paul Ardill has lost his life in a cycling accident.
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People Awards
A couple of “karting people” in NSW have been recognised for their services to the sport – Max Laybutt and Michael Parsons.
Name Change for Engine Builder
Long-time engine builder and karting identity Brett Arnett has been forced to change the name of his karting business.
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Reader Poll: The 15-Year Ban
Does the punishment fit the crime? Let us know in this Reader Poll!
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15-Year Ban for Corberi
Luca Corberi, the driver who threw his nose cone at a competitor at last year’s KZ World Championship, has been hit with a 15-year ban from the sport by the FIA.
Dual Role for Longhi at Birel ART
Birel ART factory driver Riccardo Longhi has been appointed Team Manager of the racing division, effective immediately.
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Vale: Jean-Pierre Deschamps
An emblematic figure in French karting who sat on National and CIK-FIA Commissions plus supported young drivers such as Alexandre Prémat & Esteban Ocon, has passed away.
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Interview: Felipe Massa Looks Back on 2020
FIA International Karting Commission president Felipe Massa looks back on 2021, rating it a success despite the pandemic, and explains why he’s excited about 2021.
Former Title Holders Underline Importance of Karting
The international success of former national karting champions underlines the importance of karting in the bigger picture of racing.
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Barter’s French F4 Debut This Weekend
Australian teenager Hugh Barter’s international car racing career begins this weekend as he lines up in the French Formula 4 Championship’s Easter Cup at the historic Nogaro circuit in the South of France.
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Adam Pasek Tributes
The sad passing of Melbourne karter Adam Pasek earlier in the week has led to an outpouring of grief and tributes on social media. We have published a selection for the benefit of those who don’t use the platform.
McLaren Sign Up A Young Karter!
McLaren has signed last year’s European OK Junior karting champion, 13-year-old American Ugo Ugochukwu, to a “long-term agreement”.
INTERVIEW: Jordie Ford
He took the Superkart world by storm is 2015, absolutely smashing the 250 National lap record at Eastern Creek and has since gone on to much bigger and better things, including taking on the world’s best in Europe. Here’s what’s happening with Jordie Ford.
RIP Faye ‘Ludybug’ Pierson
The woman often referred to as the Queen of Karting, Faye ‘Ladybug’ Pierson, passed away earlier this month. Pierson had been part of karting since the sport was invented in the late 50s, initially as a competitor but also via the family’s Bug Karts business.
Driver Q&A – Ilya Harpas
Kicking off the 2021 season, Queensland Superkart Club caught up with four-times 250 International Champion Ilya Harpas to see what he has to say about his and his team’s recent achievements in Superkarts.
Interview: Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith from Action Sports Photography Australia has become an integral part of the Queensland Superkart Club over recent years. The club conducted this interview to learn more of their man behind the lens.
Club To Create Memorial for Late Member
The Combined Districts Kart Club is looking to create a memorial at the Lithgow circuit in recognition of long serving member Russell Grimson who passed away last month.
Interview: Freya Normann, Female Jnr Academy Driver
Very active in the promotion of women in motor sport, the Danish Federation had the honour of seeing young driver Freya Normann selected to take part in the 2020 FIA Karting Academy Trophy.
News Briefs!
In this post, multiple updates that cover club/track news, calendar re-schedules, industry info, driver happenings etc – local, national, international.